[Using Sakai] sakai-user Digest, Vol 49, Issue 27
Marshall Feldman
marsh at uri.edu
Tue Mar 19 09:11:51 PDT 2013
Using the method I described earlier, the link to the pdf can be set to
open a new window/tab. If the student's browser has a built-in pdf
reader (e.g. Chrome), this feature is already implemented.
I believe Firefox has a plugin that yields this capability. Depending on
the browser, one might also configure it to open something like Acrobat
Reader installed as an app on the student's computer.
Worse-comes-to-worse, the pdf is downloaded and opened on the student's
computer.
Marsh Feldman
On 3/19/13 11:58 AM, Francesca Socolick wrote:
> Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:58:13 -0400
> From: Francesca Socolick <francesca.socolick at nyu.edu>
> Subject: Re: [Using Sakai] [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc]
> [DG:, Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool
> To: Marshall Feldman <marsh at uri.edu>
> Cc: sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org
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> Alot of our faculty opt to simply attach a PDF version of their syllabus
> into the Syllabus tool (so the item just contains a link to the document
> which is then downloaded to their local machine) -While this does not make
> full use of the Syllabus tool (rich text editor >> interactive syllabus)
> its how our users seem to be adopting/interpreting the technology.
>
> Therefore, some sort of PDF reader within the Syllabus tool, similar to
> when a user adds Multimedia content via the Lessons tool, would be a cool
> option to see integrated into the rich text editor.
>
> --Francesca
>
> On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Marshall Feldman <marsh at uri.edu> wrote:
>
>> For two semesters now, I've had success using the Lessons tool for my
>> syllabi. I create a long syllabus, with course policies, grading schemes,
>> etc. as a pdf, and I create a very abbreviated Lessons page with nothing
>> but a table containing a week-by-week list of topics, assigned reading,
>> assignment available/due dates, exam dates, etc. At the top of the Lessons
>> page I put my contact information and a link to the pdf version of the
>> Syllabus. I assign the long version as a reading assignment for the first
>> week. After that, the students just use the short version unless they need
>> to look up a policy. The short version appears as a tab to the left,
>> relabeled "Syllabus."
>>
>> Enhancements to this implementation would include (1) some kind of
>> accordion to open/close rows of the table when they are/are not needed, (2)
>> a gizmo that automatically scrolls the focus to the row for the current
>> date, and (3) an automatic date maker that maps each row or something like
>> "Week 10" to the current date and add the date to the table (e.g., "Week
>> 10, March 18-24"). These probably can be implemented easily using jQuery,
>> but I haven't had the time.
>>
>> This seems to address Ann's concerns, it does more than just add an
>> accordion feature to the Syllabus tool, it offers great flexibility to the
>> instructor, and it's available now.
>>
>> Marsh Feldman
>>
>> On 3/19/13 9:34 AM, sakai-user-request at collab.sakaiproject.org wrote:
>>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:23:49 -0700
>> From: Katie Golus <kgolus at antioch.edu> <kgolus at antioch.edu>
>> Subject: Re: [Using Sakai] [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc] [DG:
>> Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool
>> To: "Jensen, Ann E" <aj14 at txstate.edu> <aj14 at txstate.edu>
>> Cc: "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>
>> <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org> <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
>> "sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org>
>> <sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org>, Sakai 2 Technical
>> Coordination Committee <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
>> "openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org" <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>
>> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>, RebaAnna Lee
>> <RebaAnna.Lee at marist.edu> <RebaAnna.Lee at marist.edu>, "sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>
>> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
>> "pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org" <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org>
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>>
>> I agree with Ann's comments entirely. This would be great to see.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Katie
>> _____________________
>> Katie Golus, Ed.M.
>> Instructional Designer
>> Antioch University
>> 602 Anacapa Street
>> Santa Barbara, CA 93101
>> 805-962-8179 x5161kgolus at antioch.eduhttp://www.antioch.edu/at
>>
>>
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>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Jensen, Ann E <aj14 at txstate.edu> <aj14 at txstate.edu> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I agree. Syllabi tend to be lengthy and somewhat overwhelming,
>> especially in fully online courses. The proposed functionality would help
>> students quickly find assignment and due date information without having to
>> scroll through a lengthy document or open a separate schedule page or
>> document. I would love to see this in CLE.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Ann ****
>>
>> ______________________________****
>>
>> Ann Jensen, Sr. Instructional Designer
>> Texas State University-San Marcos
>> 601 University Drive
>> San Marcos, TX 78666512.245.2632aj14 at txstate.edu****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *From:* pedagogy-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org [mailto:pedagogy-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org] *On Behalf Of *RebaAnna Lee
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:57 AM
>> *To:* Ward, Lynn E.
>> *Cc:* Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee;
>> end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org;sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org;openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org; sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org;pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org
>>
>> *Subject:* Re: [DG: Teaching & Learning] [sakai2-tcc] [DG: Open Forum]
>> Possible update to Syllabus tool****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> All,
>> I think the change would encourage more of our faculty to use the syllabus
>> tool. I agree with Lynn that it is a valuable addition for encouraging the
>> faculty to use the tool in a new way.
>>
>>
>>
>> -- Reba-Anna
>>
>>
>> *************************************************************
>> Dr. Reba-Anna Lee
>> Associate Director, Academic Technology and eLearning
>> Marist College
>> Poughkeepsie, New York 12601
>> (845) 575-3516rebaanna.lee at marist.edu
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: "Ward, Lynn E." <leward at iupui.edu> <leward at iupui.edu>
>> To: Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>, "pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org" <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org" <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
>> Cc: Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org
>> Date: 03/13/2013 09:28 AM
>> Subject: Re: [sakai2-tcc] [DG: Open Forum] Possible update to
>> Syllabus tool
>> Sent by: sakai2-tcc-bounces at collab.sakaiproject.org ****
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I don't know many people who post multiple syllabi for one course, but
>> this seems like a nice improvement that could lead to using the Syllabus
>> tool differently?for example, breaking it up into shorter, more easily
>> digestible sections instead of posting a single, very long document. This
>> would make it easier for students to find what they are looking for in the
>> Syllabus.
>>
>> Lynn
>>
>>
>> ==========================
>> Lynn Ward, Principal Systems Analyst
>> Instructional Technology Systems and Services
>> University Information Technology Services <http://uits.iu.edu/> <http://uits.iu.edu/>
>> Indiana University
>> Information Technology and Communications Complex (IT 342K)
>> 535 West Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
>> Phone: 317-278-5713 E-mail: leward at iupui.edu ****
>>
>>
>> *From: *Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>*
>> Date: *Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:52 PM*
>> To: *"pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org" <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org> <pedagogy at collab.sakaiproject.org>,
>> "openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org" <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org> <openforum at collab.sakaiproject.org>, "end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org" <end-user-support at collab.sakaiproject.org>,"
>> sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org" <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org> <sakai-user at collab.sakaiproject.org>*
>> Cc: *Sakai 2 Technical Coordination Committee <sakai2-tcc at collab.sakaiproject.org>*
>> Subject: *Re: [DG: Open Forum] Possible update to Syllabus tool
>>
>> Question came up regarding Accessibility. Answer:
>>
>> Keyboard interaction
>>
>> When focus is on a header, the following key commands are available:
>>
>> UP/LEFT - Move focus to the previous header. If on first header, moves
>> focus to last header.
>> DOWN/RIGHT - Move focus to the next header. If on last header, moves focus
>> to first header.
>> HOME - Move focus to the first header.
>> END - Move focus to the last header.
>> SPACE/ENTER - Activate panel associated with focused header.
>>
>>
>> On Mar 12, 2013, at 3:51 PM, Neal Caidin <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org> <nealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org>
>>
>> wrote:
>>
>> [to pedagogy, openforum, end-user-support, sakai-user]
>>
>> Dear All,
>>
>> Bryan Holladay has created a new feature in the Syllabus tool (sponsored
>> by Columbia). It is an "accordion" view of the syllabus sections (see
>> screen cast below). The printing feature stays the same as in the current
>> version of Syllabus (one long page) and there is a property that can be set
>> to determine which item in the "accordion" is open by default. Bryan set it
>> so it automatically scrolls to the opened item (both in portal or tool
>> view).
>>
>> Ultimately the TCC (Technical Coordination Committee, of which I am *not*
>> a part, fyi) and tool owners will make the call of whether this gets into
>> Sakai CLE, but we thought it would be interesting to get some input on
>> this. Please take a look at the screencast and the Jira and let us know
>> what you think. Is this an improvement? Does it meet a need?
>>
>> Here is a screen cast of the feature: http://screencast.com/t/kK7UGzXu
>>
>> Jira is https://jira.sakaiproject.org/browse/SAK-23342
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Neal Caidin
>>
>> Sakai CLE Community Coordinatornealcaidin at sakaifoundation.org
>> Skype: nealkdin
>> AIM: ncaidin at aol.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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